gaiety

Definitions


[ˈɡeɪɪti], (Noun)

Definitions:
- the state or quality of being light-hearted or cheerful
(e.g: the sudden gaiety of children's laughter)


Phrases:
- the gaiety of nations

Origin:
late 16th century: from French gaieté, from gai (see gay)




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